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The Jackson Soloist is an electric guitar model introduced by Jackson Guitars in 1984, although prototypes were available before then. The design is a typical "superstrat"; it varies from a typical Stratocaster because of its neck-thru design; tremolo: Floyd Rose or similar, Kahler; or a fixed Tune-O-Matic; premium woods; a deeper cutaway at the lower horn for better access to the higher frets ...
Many sources cite Grover Jackson as one of the first (and most influential) guitar makers to have crafted custom shop guitars with all the features of superstrats, doing so as early as 1981. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Later all these improvements were integrated in the factory-produced Jackson Soloist model.
Prototype for all Sky guitars. Part of the Classic Series. [524] Emperor 1987–present The original Emperor was built in 1987. The replica is part of the Classic Series. [525] Excalibur 2018 Galaxy Dragon Series [526] Infinity Sky [527] Lionheart Lionheart Sky Series. Available in 7-string. [528] [529] Mighty Wing Classic Series [530 ...
The company was started in 1984 by Tom Anderson, who is regarded as "one of the most respected names in the […] custom guitar market." [ 1 ] They manufacture about 1200 instruments per year and have a reputation for "consistently high build quality, superb playability and innovative tones."
The company produced its first solid body electric guitars, copies of Les Paul model, in 1955. Within a few years they were exporting these guitars under their own brand as well as others such as Star and Antoria. These guitars proved popular, particularly in the U.K. [8] Guyatone also produced guitars sold by other brands including Ibanez and ...
In 1984, Charvel made a limited run of around 100 guitars called Route 66 [citation needed], which consisted of a Fender Telecaster style body in black, red, or sunburst, and fitted with chrome or black hardware and dice as volume knobs. The flashy styling and high price ($1200) proved unpopular, and the basic style was later revived for Korean ...
André Millard (2004), The Electric Guitar: A History of an American Icon, ISBN 0-8018-7862-4; Beaujour, Scapelliti (2013), Guitar Aficionado: The Collections: The Most Famous, Rare, and Valuable Guitars in the World, ISBN 978-1-61893-095-8; Neville Marten (2009), Guitar Heaven: The Most Famous Guitars to Electrify Our World, ISBN 978-0-06-169919-1
Manson Guitar Works is a British guitar manufacturer based in Devon, England. Initially focussed on one-off, customised instruments, Manson Guitar Works has since extended its range of products into bass guitars, accessories, and, after forming a relationship with Cort , has recently launched more affordable ranges.